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WHAT IS A NEONATOLOGIST?

A Neonatologist is a pediatrician who has taken additional training to specialize in the care of newborns. Neonatologists are prepared to take care of all newborns, both those that are born completely healthy and those with special problems (such as prematurity) requiring neonatal intensive care. The Newborn Associates is a group of neonatologists who supervise the care of all newborns at Merit Health Central, Merit Health River Oaks, Merit Health Woman’s, Merit Health Madison, St. Dominic Hospital, and Baptist Medical Center. The Newborn Associates employs neonatal nurse practitioners to assist with newborn care. Our neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners are available for follow up of your baby after discharge from the hospital and up to the two-week visit to your pediatrician.